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Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Only candidates may protest election results
Only candidates may protest election resultsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Only presidential candidates and their running mates, not political parties, will be allowed to submit objections to the Constitutional Court should they find any fraud in the final results of presidential...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ
Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ JAKARTA: Unlike regular hearings at the House of Representatives, Commission I on foreign and defense affairs held on Monday a hearing at Army headquarters on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Hypermarkets everywhere
Hypermarkets everywhereFrom Koran TempoA media report stated that Carrefour Hypermarket in Kuningan must be closed down and that a member of the House of Representatives has said Carrefour can operate in Indonesia only in 2020.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Jail term sought for religious minister
Jail term sought for religious minister JAKARTA: An Indonesian prosecutor called Monday for a Christian priest to be jailed for five years for allegedly possessing guns in a strife-torn district of Central Sulawesi province.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
The $17.5b controversy
The $17.5b controversy The politics involved in resolving the four-year dispute between the government and Bank Indonesia with regard to who is responsible to recoup the Rp 144.5 trillion (US$17.5 billion) in emergency liquidity loans extended by the central bank to bail out banks in 1997 and 1998...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Establishing synergy between small companies and banks
Establishing synergy between small companies and banksPramukti Surjaudaja, Contributor, Jakarta Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are very important for any country, but they are particularly important for developing countries because they make a great contribution to a country's economic...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Linggasana gives rise to new forest management concept
Linggasana gives rise to new forest management conceptMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Kuningan, West Java When a mudslide at a hotspring resort in Pacet, East Java killed at least 26 visitors last December, state forestry firm Perhutani could no longer hide its poor management of Javanese...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
1. Visa -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x24)
1. Visa -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x24) Visa policy granted grace period Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government is not postponing the new visa policy but is merely implementing a six-month transition period instead, spokesman Ade E.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Matori's PKB to hold national meeting
Matori's PKB to hold national meeting JAKARTA: After winning a legal case against Alwi Shihab's camp of the National Awakening Party (PKB), its rival camp chaired by Matori Abdul Djalil is set to hold a national meeting in June.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Asian monies pare loss, SARS containment may buoy economies
Asian monies pare loss, SARS containment may buoy economies Asian currencies pared losses on trader speculation the containment of the deadly SARS virus, which had prompted governments to slash growth forecasts and consumers to hold back on spending, will buoy economies.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Tourists drawn by pristine beaches of Bintan island
Tourists drawn by pristine beaches of Bintan island Fadli Contributor Batam "Have you ever visited Bintan island?" If this question was asked to Indonesians living outside Riau province, few would nod their heads.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Jail term sought for religious minister
Jail term sought for religious minister JAKARTA: An Indonesian prosecutor called Monday for a Christian priest to be jailed for five years for allegedly possessing guns in a strife-torn district of Central Sulawesi province.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
1. PICIES: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. PICIES: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS New species discovered in E. Kalimantan 2. DIESEL: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Tokyo's new diesel rules get mixed reception 3. TARZAN: 1 LINE, 41 COUNTS Orchids endangered by popularity of roots
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Nabiel okays reclamation project, says Sutiyoso
Nabiel okays reclamation project, says SutiyosoBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso is determined to go ahead with his plan for the reclamation of Jakarta's northern coastal areas, claiming that State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim has changed his mind and has...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Manpower minister leads RI delegation to ILC
Manpower minister leads RI delegation to ILCThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea is leading Indonesia's tripartite delegation to the 91st International Labor Conference (ILC) taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from June 3 to June 17.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Alleged Bali bombing mastermind Samudra on trial for his life
Alleged Bali bombing mastermind Samudra on trial for his lifeWahyoe Boediwardhana and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The alleged mastermind of the devastating Bali bomb attacks appeared in court for the first time on Monday.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Problems and challenge in providing small credits
Problems and challenge in providing small creditsMohamad Nazirwan, Contributor, Jakarta Discussing the role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is always interesting and often invites heated debate involving economists, politicians and policy makers.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ
Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ JAKARTA: Unlike regular hearings at the House of Representatives, Commission I on foreign and defense affairs held on Monday a hearing at Army headquarters on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
New species discovered in E. Kalimantan
New species discovered in E. KalimantanTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Pa'Raye, East Kalimantan The forests of Kalimantan are famous for being home to over 3,000 types of plants and hundreds of animals.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Cathay luring back passenger
Cathay luring back passenger JAKARTA: Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific has begun a campaign to lure back Indonesian passengers after the World Health Organization (WHO) lifted its Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) travel advisory on the territory.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
1. Djati1 ---- How sacred is the unitary state of RI?
1. Djati1 ---- How sacred is the unitary state of RI? 3 X 15 Part 1 of 3 How sacred is the unitary state of RI? J. Soedjati Djiwandono2. Jusuf -- A Southeast Asian perspective on Asia Pacific security 1 X 30Part 1 of 1 SE Asia's role in eradicating terrorism Jusuf Wanandi Member, Board of Trustees...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Visa policy granted grace period
Visa policy granted grace periodSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is not postponing the new visa policy but is merely implementing a six-month transition period instead, spokesman Ade E.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
1. BOMBING: 3 x 20
1. BOMBING: 3 x 20 Bali bombing suspect Samudra stands trial for his life 2. DRUG: 1 x 35 Antidrug campaign targets students 3. EXPORTS: 1 x 38 Exports rise 13% in first four months 4. YUSRIL: 1 x 32 Yusril left stranded in Canberra 5. YANGON: 1 x 50 Myanmar military cracks down, Suu Kyi in custody
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Indian community leader dies
Indian community leader dies Jakarta's Indian community is mourning the loss of one of its leaders, Pritam Singh, who died on May 20 at a hospital in New Delhi, India.Born on March 17, 1917, in Jhelum in what is now Pakistan, Pritam Singh first arrived in Padang, West Sumatra, in 1936, where he...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
* RI move to downgrade ties with Sweden counterproductive: Expert
* RI move to downgrade ties with Sweden counterproductive: Expert -- Page 3 * Govt considers asking UN to put GAM on terrorist list -- Page 3 * Postal service halted in war-torn Aceh -- Page 3 * Komnas HAM to probe Aceh violations -- Page 3 * How sacred is the unitary state of RI? -- Page 7
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
CGI applauds macroeconomic progress, urges deeper reform
CGI applauds macroeconomic progress, urges deeper reformDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's traditional donors grouped under the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) have welcomed the country's macroeconomic improvements, but warn that slow progress in structural reform could...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
1. siap: 1 line 38 counts
1. siap: 1 line 38 counts Taking Indonesian paintings to the world 2. chech: 1 line 28 counts A master glass artist's influence
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Govt seeks action against GAM
Govt seeks action against GAMThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will send a special team to Stockholm this week to try and convince Sweden to take action against Aceh rebel leaders who have obtained Swedish citizenship.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Taking Indonesian paintings to the world
Taking Indonesian paintings to the worldLila Fitri Aly, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia's painting maestri like Affandi, S. Sudjojono and Hendra Gunawan became renowned throughout the world because they traveled a long-tested journey and showed consistency in their careers.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Fire leaves thousands homeless
Fire leaves thousands homeless PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: About 2,400 people from more than 600 families from 11 neighborhood units were left homeless after fire swept through slums bordering Kahayan River in Pahandut district, Palangka Raya on Sunday night.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
1. Pantura - 4x12
1. Pantura - 4x12 Nabiel okays reclamation project, says Sutiyoso 2. Parking - 2x 25 New cashless parking system confuses motorists 3. Smoke - 1x 27 City plans to restrict smoking 4. Secure - 2x20 Off-street parking fees raised by 100 percent 5.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Rupiah Rates June. 2
Rupiah Rates June. 2 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,736.98 5,082.29 5,439.65 5,379.31 Brunei dollar 1 5,099.25 4,519.61 4,834.97 4,783.74 Canadian dollar 1 6,444.25 5,710.85 6,110.26 6,044.60 Swiss franc 1 6,750.44 5,982.90 6,400.58 6,332.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Batam tourism eyes recovery
Batam tourism eyes recovery BATAM, Riau: Batam's battered tourist industry is betting on the return of Singaporean tourists after the World Health Organization (WHO) removed the neighboring country from its list of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)-affected areas.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
INDOSAT CYBER EDUCATION: Indosat Director Widya Purnama (right)
INDOSAT CYBER EDUCATION: Indosat Director Widya Purnama (right) and Middle Level Special Education Director Gatot Hari Priowirjanto signed a memorandum of understanding on Cyber Education Development on May 27, 2003 at Indosat Training and Conference Centre (ITCC), Jatiluhur.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
North Aceh: First Sgt. Komarudin allegedly shot dead by rebels
North Aceh: First Sgt. Komarudin allegedly shot dead by rebels while on duty guarding a school examination in Simpang Tiga.Soldiers found and defused a makeshift booby trap under a bridge in Tanah Jambo Aye.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Police miss 'Tempo' hearing again
Police miss 'Tempo' hearing again JAKARTA: For the second time, the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday delayed the hearing of the lawsuit filed against the police in the Tempo attack case. The hearing was delayed because the Jakarta Police chief and the Menteng police subprecint chief were...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Batak paints against all odds
Batak paints against all oddsKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many people were surprised when told that a Batak painter was holding a two-week solo exhibition at Sari Pan Pacific Hotel in Jakarta, marking his 20th year as a painter.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Indonesia's army remains a closed corporate group
Indonesia's army remains a closed corporate groupR. William Liddle, Professor of Politics, The Ohio State University How likely is it that Indonesia will once again be ruled by the Indonesian Military (TNI)? In Jakarta several weeks ago a young reformist intellectual assured me that it can't happen...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ
Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ JAKARTA: Unlike regular hearings at the House of Representatives, Commission I on foreign and defense affairs held on Monday a hearing at Army headquarters on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
`I smoke when I'm alone or in a bad mood'
`I smoke when I'm alone or in a bad mood' In line with the World Health Organization's (WHO) implementation of the Framework Convention for Tobacco Control in 1996, the Indonesian government has issued a regulation stipulating that cigarette manufacturers limit their advertising as well as print a...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Indomobil turns a profit
Indomobil turns a profit Indonesia's second largest automotive assembler and distributor, PT Indomobil Sukses International, said it booked a net profit of Rp 970 billion (US$116 million) in 2002, compared to a loss of Rp 51.4 billion the previous year.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Time for Indonesia to start second wave of `reformasi'
Time for Indonesia to start second wave of `reformasi'Satish Mishra, Head, United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR), Jakarta, satish.mishra@undp.org For some reason we are all attracted to the idea of the five yearly review. This year it is the turn of reformasi.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Southeast Asia's role in eradicating terrorism
Southeast Asia's role in eradicating terrorismJusuf Wanandi, Member, Board of Trustees, Centre of Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta The interim period of the post-Cold War era ended with the Sept.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Jakarta Stock Index rises to 11-month high, Telkom gains
Jakarta Stock Index rises to 11-month high, Telkom gainsBloomberg, Jakarta Indonesian stocks rose, lifting the benchmark index to its highest in almost a year, after inflation in May eased to the lowest in 32 months, raising optimism the central bank will cut interest rates.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Liquor firm Delta to pay dividend
Liquor firm Delta to pay dividend JAKARTA: Liquor company PT Delta Jakarta announced that it would distribute 14 percent of the company's 2002 net profit, about Rp 44.8 billion (US$5.3 million), as a dividend, amounting to Rp 400 per share.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Monas Park welcomes more deer
Monas Park welcomes more deerArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration insisted on Monday on putting seven more deer in the National Monument (Monas) park, even though one of the deer from the previous batch has apparently been under heavy stress and is being treated at an...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Teenager arrested for sexual assault
Teenager arrested for sexual assaultNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java A 16-year-old junior high school student was arrested on Sunday for the alleged rape or sexual assault of 13 elementary school boys and two girls in Cirebon.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Asian monies pare loss, SARS to buoy economies
Asian monies pare loss, SARS to buoy economiesBloomberg, Singapore Asian currencies pared losses on trader speculation the containment of the deadly SARS virus, which had prompted governments to slash growth forecasts and consumers to hold back on spending, will buoy economies.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Billion-dollar Asian bond fund launched in Bangkok
Billion-dollar Asian bond fund launched in BangkokThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Monday launched a billion-dollar Asian Bond Fund (ABF), backed by 11 Asian economies, which will focus on investing in regional government bonds.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
FPDA shifts its focus to terrorism
FPDA shifts its focus to terrorismAgence France-Presse, Penang, Malaysia A five-nation grouping dedicated to the defense of Malaysia and Singapore is to shift its focus from conventional threats to terrorism, Malaysia's Defense Minister Najib Razak said on Monday.